CBS: Israel's population at 7.2 million
Industry & Trade
17.09.07
CBS: Israel's population at 7.2 million
On the eve of the Jewish New Year 5,393,400 of the citizens are Jewish (75.8% of the population), 1,413,300 are Arab (19.9%)
Daskal: Daylight savings time saved economy NIS 70m
Industry & Trade
17.09.07
Daskal: Daylight savings time saved economy NIS 70m
About NIS 14M of the total savings came from the household sector, mainly from the reduced reliance on electricity
Export Institute: 10% more exports in 2007 compared to 2006
Industry & Trade
10.09.07
Export Institute: 10% more exports in 2007 compared to 2006
Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute chairman David Arzi predicted a further 10% rise in 2008 to US$77 billion
El Zaben (L) with Shai Yechezkel of Ruth Cargo
Industry & Trade
03.09.07
The head of Jordan’s Customs in secret visit to Israel
Mr. El Zaben met with Israeli officials to discuss increasing traffic of Jordan's foreign trade through Israel, particularly trade with the US and Europe which moves via Haifa Port
CBS: GDP per capita - $27,688 in 2006
Industry & Trade
03.09.07
CBS: GDP per capita - $27,688 in 2006
The Bank of Israel reported last week that Israel’s GDP per capita, ranks Israel 21st in a descending list that includes Israel and the 30 OECD countries
Agriculture Ministry refuses to approve plum export to Russia
Industry & Trade
27.08.07
Agriculture Ministry refuses to approve plum export to Russia
Forty tons of plums and nectarines scheduled for export to Russia were held up in Israel, as long as the farmers involved have not paid their fees & levies to the Plant Board
Ashdod customs foiled an attempt to smuggle Nike shoes
Industry & Trade
27.08.07
Ashdod customs foiled an attempt to smuggle Nike shoes
The Nike Logo was well covered by plastic sheets which were purposely put on the shoes to prevent noticing the logo
Israel’s GDP up by an annualized 6.6% in the first half of 2007
Industry & Trade
27.08.07
Israel’s GDP up by an annualized 6.6% in the first half of 2007
GDP is now at an all-time high of NIS 660 billion, and GDP per capita is NIS 92,338, or $21,500
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